Most of us are on a budget these days, and a tight one at that. So, looking for affordable hotels in San Diego can be quite the challenge. One solution? Try some San Diego hostels. No, they won’t be glamorous, and no, you won’t be waited on hand and foot – but if you don’t mind casual accommodations, you can save a ton of money, money you can spend on San Diego area attractions! You might find a lot of twenty somethings rooming here, but these hostels are for anyone! Here are some suggestions:

Ocean Beach International Hotel

You’ll be right on the beach! Walk to a variety of cute and quirky shops, cafes and restaurants. It’s a pretty inexpensive cab ride to the heart of San Diego. Rates are $65-$85/night depending on the season, and dormitory style rooms are much, much cheaper. (If you want to stay in bunk beds, you’ll only be paying around $20/person)

Ocean Beach, San Diego

USA Hostels San Diego

Located smack in the middle of San Diego’s exciting Gaslamp Quarter in downtown, this hostel offers private rooms for less than $60/night!

USA Hostel in San Diego, California

  Banana Bungalow

This hostel is literally steps away from the sands of Pacific Beach. Free bbqs on Sundays and $1 burgers on Tuesdays! Pacific Beach has an endless number of restaurants and bars to explore.

Pacific Beach, San Diego, California

Photos: Will Palmer, Jason Pratt, Osbornb